North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, its second test in a week ahead of South Korea-US military drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea, marking its second test in a week, ahead of the South Korea-US military drills. South Korea's national security council condemned the launches as provocations defying UN resolutions. The joint exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield, is set to begin on August 17, with North Korea likely to respond further.